Fuzion offers turnkey & P Eng. stamped bi-fuel solutions for virtually any engine make, model and size. Our engineered systems feature GTI-Altronic kits that allow operators of stationary diesel engines to safely and reliably displace up to 70% of the diesel fuel required, with lower cost and cleaner burning natural gas.
GTI Bi-Fuel Systems follow a design philosophy of simplicity. The system does not interface with the diesel control governor, but instead remains independent. This allows the diesel governor to react to changes in genset load without interference of the gas system. In this manner, the diesel LEADS, and the gas LAGS. This philosophy ensures safe engine operation with no compromise in the operation of either fuel system.
The GTI Bi-Fuel System is comprised of patented technologies that allow engines to safely operate on gas percentages up to a maximum of 70% of the total fuel requirement.
Displacing a percentage of diesel fuel with methane-based gas provides an immediate economic benefit based on the cost difference between the fuels and the amount of run time of the genset. In high usage gensets, the GTI System can pay for itself in a short period of time. Simple Excel-based spreadsheets are available to assist in modeling the economic benefits of converting to GTI Bi-Fuel.
Reducing the amount of diesel fuel used extends the run time in proportion to the substitution rate, providing extra hours of operation in critical applications.
As environmental concerns about liquid fuel storage increases pressure on operators, using the GTI Bi-Fuel System offers some relief by reducing the volume of above-ground diesel fuel storage.
Altronic has commissioned independent third party emissions testing of the GTI Bi-Fuel System on industry representative engines by EPA and CARB-certified laboratories to stringent industry testing standards and procedures. Results demonstrate conclusively that, when properly installed and commissioned on engines maintained to OEM standards, operation of the GTl Bi-Fuel System can result in a reduction of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulates (PM), nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC), and carbon monoxide (CO).**
Pressure to reduce the flaring of waste gases into the atmosphere continues to increase worldwide. The GTI-BiFuel System allows these unwanted gases to be used as fuel for the generation of electrical power.
Gas suppliers offer discounted rates to customers who can tolerate supply interruptions in times of high demand/ inadequate supply. GTI Bi-Fuel provides for this option since the genset can operate on 100% diesel at any time.
Due to the higher power density of diesel engines relative to pure spark-ignited gas engines, the cost per kW produced of a diesel engine can be significantly less compared to the same output gas engine. GTI Bi-Fuel allows the user to enjoy many of the benefits of gas engine operation coupled with the lower capital cost of the initial purchase.
Gas is introduced downstream of the engine air cleaner and upstream of the turbocharger. The gas is supplied at approximately atmospheric pressure using a proprietary air-fuel mixer that allows for a high level of gas mixing with the least possible air restriction. The air-gas mixture is compressed in the turbocharger and distributed to each cylinder by the engine air-intake manifold.
Altronic requires each GTI Master Distributor to have a factory-certified technician on-staff. Altronic provides a rigorous training and on-engine audit program to its distributors to ensure quality of installation and commissioning of the GTI Bi-Fuel System to provide proper system performance and engine safety to its customers.
Bi-Fuel engine conversions enable up to 70% diesel displacement with natural gas. Each installation includes a rig edge safety system covering gas filtration, pressure management, and pressure protection. The result is safe and reliable performance in the field with no power or efficiency loss.
Gas detection is integrated into the above rig edge ESD system. The rig edge ESDV will close automatically in the event of an LEL fault.gines to safely and reliably displace up to 70% of the diesel fuel required, with lower cost and cleaner burning natural gas.
GTI Bi-Fuel can be installed on most stationary engine makes/models & sizes such as:
500-675HP
2,250-2,500HP
2500HP
The GTI+ Bi-Fuel® System builds on the experience of over 3300 installed GTI BiFuel Systems worldwide. The GTI+ platform offers improved performance through the use of an innovative new mixer design and fully electronic, closed-loop fuel control valve-based gas train. The design increases system responsiveness, reduces the degree of—and eliminates the effect of—any parasitic pressure drop between the gas train outlet and turbocharger inlet.
The GTI+ Bi-Fuel System maintains the basic design philosophy of the original GTI product line: Simplicity in design and operation, while maintaining a true zeropressure “draw through” configuration that maximizes engine safety.
